Title: Sodium Iodide, Radioactive

CAS Registry Number: 7790-26-3

Additional Names: Sodium radio-iodide (131I); sodium iodide 131I; Na131I

Trademarks: Iodotope (BMS); Oriodide (Abbott); Radiocaps-131 (Abbott); Theriodide-131 (Abbott)

Literature References: Prepd from radioactive iodine (131I) which has a half-life of 8 days and emits beta and gamma rays. Other properties identical with those of ordinary sodium iodide. Dispensed as carrier-free sodium radioiodide in capsules for oral use or in aq soln for oral or parenteral administration.

Therap-Cat: Diagnostic aid (thyroid function); antineoplastic.

Keywords: Antineoplastic (Radiation Source); Diagnostic Aid.